Lib Dems Defend Leader Amid Criticism
Critics are calling for Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, to issue a public apology for his failure to address the Horizon scandal during his time as postal minister. The scandal involved the faulty IT system at the Post Office, which led to wrongful prosecutions and imprisonment of innocent people. Despite Sir Ed's recent calls for public figures to resign over organizational failures, he claims he was misled during his tenure.
Duty to Explain
Treasury Minister Bim Afolami has demanded that Sir Ed Davey explain why he failed to ask the right questions about the Horizon scandal during his time as postal minister. Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson has gone further, calling for Sir Ed's resignation. Anderson argues that Sir Ed took the side of the Post Office employers, resulting in innocent people going to prison.
Victims Speak Out
Several victims of the Post Office scandal have joined the chorus of voices calling for Sir Ed Davey to consider his position. They believe that his role in the fiasco warrants him stepping down as leader of the Liberal Democrats.
